I believe that students should have lots of creative opportunities to express their learning. I have background as an art teacher, and try and use visual media wherever and whenever possible.
class books.jpg

End of the Year Reflection Project: Students created a PowerPoint to reflect on their growth in all their academic subjects, a
s well as a personal interest/goal. As new middle schoolers, I believe it's especially important that 6th graders think about the transition from elementary to middle school.


Watson's Go to Birmingham Final Essay: Students wrote a 5 paragraph essay discussing how a character changed throughout the book.

reading class.jpg

Maniac Magee Final Essay: Students wrote a 5 paragraph essay about how Jeffrey Magee character affecte
d the town.


Maniac Magee Symbols Poster: Students created an electronic poster with symbols from Maniac Magee.